Bulbs, Corms and Tubers That Can Be Planted in Spring
Most spring flowering bulbs, tubers and corms are planted in the fall. The major bulbs planted in fall for …
Plant Health Alert - Excessive Shearing Stresses Plants
There is no accounting for taste. Some people love a style while others hate it. The same can be …
February Heart Health - Give Yours Some Love
February is American Heart Month! We typically celebrate this month with flowers, chocolates, special time with loved ones and …
2024 Opportunities for Strength Training Exercise Classes
Due to the success of our winter series, we will now be offering bi-weekly exercise classes at the Edneyville …
Super Bowl - Super Dips
Wow, my favorite time of the year! People gathered together around a table full of dips, spreads and finger …
Landscape Alert - Noisy Cicadas
This summer is going to be noisy! The famous cicada is going to be emerging in incredible numbers in …
Pest Alert - Boxelder Bugs
Boxelder bugs are native insects that can sometimes be a nuisance for homeowners. The black insect with orange markings …
Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast
Introducing the GARDENING IN THE MOUNTAINS RADIO SHOW and PODCAST! Join host Steve Pettis, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent in Henderson …
Prune Your Fruit Trees in February
February is the time to prune fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum, cherry, peach & nectarine. Don’t wait. According …
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
Rapid suburbanization often leads to environmental problems. The rapid growth that we are experiencing here in western North Carolina …
Garden Update - February
Plants in Flower Wintersweet, Breath-of-Spring (Winter Honeysuckle), Lenten-Rose (Helleborus), Trailing Arbutus, Crocus, Violets, and Japanese Flowering Apricot What …
Henderson County Cooperative Extension Staff Awarded
Multiple local agents at Henderson County Cooperative Extension office were awarded during the annual North Carolina Cooperative Extension West …